A Confederacy Of Dunces

Dive into the whimsical world of 'A Confederacy of Dunces,' a Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by John Kennedy Toole, masterfully repackaged in a trade paperback format. This captivating tale chronicles the life of Ignatius J. Reilly, a larger-than-life character known for his flatulence and eloquence, navigating the chaotic streets of New Orleans. Known for its rich portrayal of the city's eccentric inhabitants, the book offers readers a humorous critique of American culture and societal norms. With 416 pages of delightful prose, this comic masterpiece invites you to join Ignatius on his unlikely mission to save a troubled philosopher, complete with a pirate costume and a hot-dog cart. Perfect for fans of Southern literature, comedic novels, and anyone seeking a thought-provoking read, 'A Confederacy of Dunces' promises to entertain and enlighten. Experience the charm of Toole's storytelling and discover why this novel is hailed as a classic of American literature. Order now to relish this incredible journey into a world of idiosyncrasies and wit. Remember, shipping is free on this item, though it may take up to 10 days to arrive.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780241951590
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2011
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 416


Description:
Meet the fat, flatulent and eloquent Ignatius J. Reilly in John Kennedy Toole's light and pithy comic tale A Confederacy of Dunces, beautifully repackaged as part of the Penguin Essentials range.'This city is famous for its gamblers, prostitutes, exhibitionists, anti-Christs, alcoholics, sodomites, drug addicts, fetishists, onanists, pornographers, frauds, jades, litterbugs, and lesbians . . . don't make the mistake of bothering me.'Ignatius J. Reilly- fat, flatulent, eloquent and almost unemployable. By the standards of ordinary folk he is pretty much unhinged, too. But is he bothered by this?No. For this misanthropic crusader against an America fallen into vice and ignorance has a mission- to rescue a naked female philosopher in distress. And he has a pirate costume and hot-dog cart to do it with . . .'I succumbed, stunned and seduced, page after page, vocal with delight. A masterwork of comedy' New York Times'A fine funny novel. This is the kind of book one wants to keep quoting from' Anthony BurgessJohn Kennedy Toole was born in New Orleans in 1937. He received a master's degree in English from Columbia University and taught at Hunter College and at the University of Southwestern Louisiana. He wrote A Confederacy of Dunces in the early sixties and tried unsuccessfully to get the novel published; depressed, at least in part by his failure to place the book, he committed suicide in 1969. It was only through the tenacity of his mother that her son's book was eventually published and went on to win the 1981 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction. His long-suppressed novel The Neon Bible, written when he was only sixteen, has also been published.

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